Netflix’s editorial manager, Jasmyn Lawson, has come up with an idea to make social distancing more bearable during the coronavirus crisis. On Wednesday night, Twitter users have been invited to remotely unite for a virtual watch party to enjoy Beyoncé’s award-winning documentary, Homecoming.
"Can we all watch Homecoming as a group some time this week and relive that again???" the editorial manager tweeted on Monday.
Can we all watch Homecoming as a group some time this week and relive that again???
— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) March 16, 2020
She then followed up with details for the virtual party.
"Alright, let's do this thing!" Lawson said. "How's Wednesday at 6 PM PST (9 EST)??? We can use the hashtag #HOMEcoming."
Alright, let's do this thing!
How's Wednesday at 6 PM PST (9 EST)???
We can use the hashtag #HOMEcoming ???? pic.twitter.com/vPHSXvhaVm— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) March 16, 2020
Social media users gladly accepted the invitation.
Thats dope… you made this real! Funny how one tweet can inspire something great. Bey would be proud.
— Dennis Caldwell (@Den_Ye_702) March 17, 2020
I just set my reminder. I've never watched it all the way thru. Can't wait!
— A CROWBAR JONES STAN ACCOUNT (@stalkmytweetsyo) March 17, 2020
The watch party host also offered a tool to make the party even more enjoyable.
"If you want to watch with the Netflix Party extension, add the extension to your browser and @whal510 started a party for you to join!" she tweeted.
If you want to watch with the Netflix Party extension. Add the extension to your browser and @whal510 started a party for you to join! https://t.co/SeHmuu9mR6#HOMEcoming #StayAtHOMEcoming
https://t.co/qybz67Iyrx— Jasmyn (@JasmynBeKnowing) March 17, 2020
With the Beyhive stuck at home during the pandemic, the watch party appears to be the most important thing on their calendar.
Y’all set your reminders, tell Alexa to add it to the calendar #HOMEcoming https://t.co/6uSIrDNQZN
— Briana (@BriBrizzle) March 17, 2020
omg I’m so looking forward to the beychella #HOMEcoming watch party this Wednesday night! So excited pic.twitter.com/wlZMrFCdyj
— Bey Bey (@creolequeenb) March 17, 2020
And it's not just fans in America who are looking forward to the party.
Let’s join in Europe, as most of us are in lockdown… Beyoncé HOMECOMING Twitter Watch Party // Wednesday 6 CET #HOMEcoming https://t.co/pAbcq7u1Es
— Bram Kloosterman (@bkloosterman69) March 17, 2020
TWITTER what time is the #Homecoming watch party Toronto time? It’s like the only thing I’ve looked forward to this week pic.twitter.com/c0KiZYYk9g
— Noora Nasrallah (@PurpleNaNo) March 18, 2020
The award-winning documentary, Homecoming, gives fans an inside look at Beyonce's 2018 Coachella performance. According to The Wrap, the Grammy award-winning artist made history when she became the first Black woman to headline the festival's main stage.